Chapter 20 Flashcards
Imperialism
When a stronger Nation gains control of a weaker one
Economic imperialism
Controlling key aspects of a less powerful nation’s economy
Political imperialism
The use of either diplomacy or military force to influence the internal affairs of a weaker Nation
Social cultural imperialism
When the culture of one country impacts the culture of another
Colonial imperialism
Actual occupation and Rule of a territory or Colony by a foreign Nation
What happened that changed the minds of those against the purchase of Alaska
Gold was discovered
What type of imperialism is this? New England missionaries arrived in Hawaiian Islands
Social cultural
What was the goal of the first Americans to arrive in Hawaii
Convert Hawaiians to Christianity
Taking colonies violates the right to self-government
Against the treaty
Isolationism
Avoiding involvement in other countries affairs
USS Maine
Sent to Cuba to protect American lives and property there. Its subsequent sinking led to calls for revenge against Spain by Americans
The demand to strengthen the military in order to protect us economic interests is an example of what type of imperialism
Political imperialism
What type of imperialism is this? US Marines help to overthrow Queen Lili uokalani
Political
Because of President Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy here to see us to invest heavily in
Asia and Latin America
Matthew C Perry
Naval commander who convinced the Japanese to begin trading with the United States in 1853 with a letter and a showing of the u.s. naval power
Roosevelt’s policy of carrying a big stick became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the
Monroe Doctrine
Protectorate
An independent country whose policies are controlled by an outside power
Gunboat diplomacy
Type of foreign policy or the threat of force direct or implied is used in order to get a country to agree to terms
What type of imperialism is this? The United States Annex Hawaii
Colonial
William Randolph Hearst
Publisher of the New York Journal who used Sensational stories and headlines encouraging the u.s. to declare war against Spain in 1898
In order to help Panama succeed in their Revolution against Colombia the United States promised Panama
I’d give Columbia 10 million dollars and $250,000 a year
Which of the following was a reason for Cuba rising up against Spanish rule
Cubans didn’t want to be ruled by the Spanish
Aimed to Protect US economic investments in Latin America and in other regions
Dollar Diplomacy
Spheres of influence
Areas where one nation has economic or political control inside another
Which of the following was an argument that supporters of expansionism gave for getting involved in world affairs
Promote economic growth, spread American values
Reconcentration
A forced movement of large numbers of people into detention camps for military or political reasons
Which of the following best describes the comparison between the foreign policy of the US and European nations in the early 1800s
US were isolationists and Europeans were expansionists
Taking colonies raises the risk of War
Against the treaty
The treaty gives the u.s. important basis
For the treaty
How did American Planters in Hawaii eventually gain control of the islands
Overthrew the queen
What did some Americans feel with the Divine duty of the u.s.
Spread Christian values and western civilization around the world
What type of imperialism is this? Missionary Boys make King Kalakau sign the Bayonet Constitution
Political
Emilio Aguinaldo
A rebel leader from the Philippines who fought with the us against Spain but then fought against US control of the Philippines
By purchasing Alaska from Russia what do William Seward hope to do
Open trade in Asia and Pacific
What did the United States purchased from Alaska
Russia
Open door policy
The policy guaranteed All Nations the right to trade with China on an equal basis
Which of the following was not an American Investment in Cuba
Oil
What best describes the two fronts in the Spanish-American War
Caribbean and Pacific
An increased demand for raw materials and customers for American Goods was an example of what type of imperialism
Economic imperialism
The belief that American culture was Superior to all others and should be spread around the world is an example of what type of imperialism
Social cultural imperialism
Columbia refused to allow the United States to build a canal because Columbia
Wanted more money
What type of imperialism is this? Non Hawaiians control and establish sugar plantations
Economic
Claim the right to use Force to prevent intervention in Latin America
Roosevelt Corollary
Which of the following is a false statement regarding spheres of influence in China in the late 1800s
China was weakened by War
The u.s. have the duty to spread democracy
For the treaty
Corollary
An addition to a government policy or position on an issue
What effect did the sinking of the USS Maine in Cuba have on the United States
US wanted Revenge
Isthmus
A narrow strip of land having water on each side and joining two larger areas of land
Queen Lilioukalani
Leader of Hawaii who eventually overthrown by us businessmen who took control of Hawaii before it was annexed by the US
Expansionism
A nation’s policy of expanding its territory and economy
Prior to building the Panama Canal the most common u.s. shipping route from the Atlantic to the Pacific was to
Sail around South America
Dollar Diplomacy
Idea that economic ties is the best way to expand America’s influence in other countries
President Woodrow Wilson felt u.s. foreign policy should support and nurture what types of governments throughout the world
Democracies
Which of the following was not a result of the u.s. expansionism across the Pacific
The US reinforces isolationist policies
William Seward
US Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia
What made President McKinley eventually declare war against Spain
When the USS Maine exploded
Why was the battleship Maine sent to Cuba
To protect us lives and property
Asserted that the United States will not permit European nations to interfere with the free nations of Latin America
Monroe Doctrine
What idea made the u.s. want to expand its borders from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
Manifest destiny
The open door policy was meant to
Preserve open trade in China
Jose Marti
Cuban leader Who encouraged the u.s. to help Cubans remove stain from Cuba
The purpose of the Boxer Rebellion was to
Remove foreigners from China
What was the Platt Amendment
US had control over Cuba
In 1904 Roosevelt announced that the US had the right to act as an international police power in the
Western Hemisphere
Boxer Rebellion
A violent attempt by a secret society of Chinese to remove foreigners from China in 1900
